The Senate is preparing to vote on legislation aimed at restoring the IRS Direct File program, a free tax filing service that was discontinued earlier this year.

Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts is scheduled to seek unanimous consent on Wednesday for the Direct File Act. The procedural move would allow the bill to advance quickly through the legislative process without a formal floor vote, provided no senator objects.

The IRS Direct File program was eliminated by the Trump administration in 2025, ending a service that allowed taxpayers to file their returns directly with the Internal Revenue Service at no cost. The program had provided an alternative to commercial tax preparation software and services.

If Warren's unanimous consent request succeeds, the legislation would be fast-tracked to the House of Representatives for consideration. However, if any senator objects to the request, the bill would need to go through the standard legislative process, which typically takes longer.

The outcome of Wednesday's procedural vote will determine the immediate path forward for efforts to reinstate the free federal tax filing option.